I finally got it painted and it looks awesome. I will post pic in a few days. Question . When doing a full restoration would you guys put it a new more efficient compressor or repaint the original ?

If you were restoring a  57 Chevy, would you replace the swap the original 283 with a new 6 banger to get better gas mileage? 

I did have another question. Is there a replacement chrome 1/2 round strip for these's . Anyway I know how you guy's like photo's.

      That thing looks so awesome, you don't need any chrome!  
 
      But I hear you, the stainless sometimes is scratched, dented or has holes drilled
for a hasp lock. It's easy enough to roll new stainless steel but attatching it is a problem.
      It can be rolled and still have a lip to fold under the gasket, but the lower part has to be bonded to the machine, and if it is not flush it will snag when cleaning!  
      No one that I know of has a replacement for that reason.
      Hat's off to you for such an accurate painting of the logo......bubbles and all!  

Hey Zadd look s real good so far .
 I may be able to help you out , Did yours have a skinny stainless steel strip that held the
curve piece of stainless steel down ?  and if you like the brushed finish look ?

 See attached photo of once was my Crush machine  I but a mark by that trim piece.